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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
NO.<51.

Bill an act to incorporate the Cumberland
Trust Company.
Bill an act TO incorporate the Kenuebec
Trust Company
Bill an act to incorporate the Northern
Banking Company
Bill an act increasing the jurisdiction Of the
Municipal Court Of Dexter.
Resolve in favor of Msttsuswcook Acad-
emv.
Resolve in favor of Sandy River Plsnts.
tion.
Resolve in favor of the Maine State Col.
lege of Agriculture aud Mechanic Arts
Bill an act to extirpate tuberculosis and
other diseases existing among the cattle of
the State
Bill an act to amend chap. 262 OF the pub
lie laws of 1885.
PASSED TO BR ENeRosssp.
Bill an act to legslize the doings OF Elliots-
vile Plantation.
Bill an act to incorporate the ST. Croix
River Railroad Co.
Bill an act to amend sec. IL, chap. 20, re-
vised statutes, relating to insolvent debtors.
Bill an act 10 amend sec. 50, chap. 3, re-
vised statutes, relative TO the power of towns
in the matter of buildings.
bili an act relating 20 compensation OF
County Commissioners of Hancock County
Bill an act additional to chap. 81 of the
revised statutes, relating to safety switches
and lights.
Resolve in favor of the Maine State College
OF Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts as
amended by the House.
Bull an act to smeRd chap. 81 of the re-
vised statutes, relating to loan and building
associations
Bill an act to amend sec. 4. chap. sos OF
private and special laws of 1885 as amended
by the House.
PASSED TO RE ENACTED.
Bill an act to Incorporate the Sarsied
Water Company of Fort Fairfield.
Bill an act TO incorporate the Fort Fair
field Village Corporation
Bill An act TO incorporate the Golden Rale
Mutual Accident Association.
Bill an act to renew y portion of the public
debt and to limit the operations of the sink
ing fund.
FINALLY PASSED.
Resolve providing for the publication Of
the Acts and resolves.
Adjourned until Monday at 430 p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
MAltE DisPATCHES,
SPARROW'S FLIGHT.
PORTLAND insurance Mans Methods
and Mystery.

PORTLAND, Feb 26.
Chas. A. Sparrow, the insurance agent re-
Gently expelled from the Portland Bosrd of
Underwriters, has departed for new fields
and pastures green. Not even his father
knows where he has gone, but thinks he is
out West. Mr.. Sparrows books show that
be has done all enormous business in under
ground insurance; that he flooded the State
and New Hampshire with circulars Of the
deiunct Monarch and Fargo, charging those
companies any commission he saw fit, " hlch
ordinarily was between thirty or forty per
cent. Insurance agents here say be loaded
his best friends With this worthless insurance.
some OF whom have met with severe losses.
M. 5. Gibson Of the Preble and Ottawa
House, had $1,000 of this insurance on the
furniture in the Ottawa, which is not only a
loss, bat actually reduces his other policies,
as this $4,000 of worthless insurance is pro
rated with policies that are good, for it is so
nominated in the bonu."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
THE EARTHQUAKE.
Later News From the Scene of the Dis
aster in southern Europe.

ROME, Feb. q.
Heartrending details of the disaster caused
by the earthquake continue to arrive. AT
Diano Marino today a child of ~ years and
her father were extricsted from the debris,
when the father expired upon the spot.
The survivors at Diano Marino say that the
majority of the victims were killed by the
second shock, having ventured into their
shattered houses to procure clothing. The
sum of SIS, 900 has been found in the ruins
of the town.
The minister of public works has visited
Bajardo and attended the funeral of 230 per-
sons who were killed in the church, whittier
they fled at the first shock, only to be man.
gled when the structure crumhled and fell.
They were buried in a trench in the cemetery.
He also made arrangements for a temporary
hospital for the injured.
Numbers of bodies wrapped in shrouds lie
in the middle of the streets. At Basssno but
a single church steeple remains standinga
vienna, Feb. 2F.
Fabb, q noted ssvant, predicts that earth
quake shocks will continue and be accompa-
MED by terrible storms. He mentions March
9th and oath, April 7th and Sth, and the
middle of September and October as dates
upon which the worst shocks may be expect.
ed to occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

Ordered That on and after Friday. March
4, 1887, Alonzo Richards Of Bremen be ex-
cused from further attendance at this session;
and that the Clerk be directed to make up his
pay for travel and attendance for the full
term.
This order was presented by Mr.. Grindle
of Mount Desert, and on his motion referred
to the Committee on Leave Of Absence.
On motion Of Mr.. Chase OF Damariscotta.
Ordered, That the Committee on Financial
Affairs inquire into the expediency Of so
amending sec. AZ, and others of chap. 6, re-
vised statutes, as to impose an additional tar
on railroads; and report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. Dickey of Fort Kent,
Ordered, That the Committee on Education
inquire into the expediency Of repeating
chapter 1852, laws Of 1885, amending section
II. chapter IL, revised statutes, approved
March 6, 1885; and report by bill or other
wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
A FURIOUS SNOWSTORM.
various SECTIONS OF the Country AT.
iected - Trains Stalled and Several
Railroads BlOckaded,

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.
orlvlng snow storm set in over the CITY
al 10 80 this morning The snow and wind
storms IN the northern part Of this State and
New Engiand have caused grea. DELAY in the
mails. The postal agent on the Shore line
from Boston says that l5 connections were
missed on the trip, and that the mails from
Northern New England were from four TO
twelve hours behind. 1t is reported that tn,
recent high winds have piled the snow in the
cuts from three to twelve feet deep. The
WIND blew at the rate of 20 miles an hour.
Inc morse car lines and heavy traffic are de-
isyed, the snow being very heavy. The fer
ryooats are also delayed and find considerable
difficulty in making their trips.
A Kingston despatch says the storm along
the hudson tonight is the heaviest of the
season. Much snow has fallen. A hard rain
now falling indicates freshet
Wilkesbarre, Pa, reports that a ferce
snow storm began there early this morning
About 10 inches of snow has fallen. Trains
are all delayed and operations at the collieries
seriously impeded
At Brattleboro, Vt, it has showed hard all
day The Narrow Gauge train is stalled at
Dummerston and travel is generally sus-
pended. Thus far this winter the total snow
fall here has been over ten feet
No mails have been received from the east
on the Vermont division of the Boston and
Lowell Railroad since Wednesday night.
Throughout Minnesota the storm is severe.
Trains on the Sioux City branch of the Oma-
ha road have been abandoned, and on other
lines they are delayed, In some places the
drifts are l6 feet deep.
DETROIT, Feb. 81.
Dispatches from various points in the
upper peninsula and from the northern par,
OF the southern peninsula, report that the
storm of the past "a hours to be of mammoth
proportions and of terrific intensity The
heavy gale blew the snow about, making
drifts from five to ten feet deep and effectually
stopping all traffic. The two Grand Rapids
and Canadian trains are showed in south of
Mackinaw City and the Michigan Central
train Is blockaded in the same neighborhood.
The gale extended over the whole of the
State. About mile west of Negaunee four
engines and coach that were breaking a
way through the snow ran into heavy drift
and were thrown into the ditch.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 81.
The wind commence to blow here heavily
early last evening and continued to blow
perfect hurricane at intervals until o'clock
this evening. Many accidents are reported,
principally minor ones, though considerable
damage has been done. The stern wheel
steamer Reindeer, lying at the city wharf
was sunk and the large steamer Hibena was
damaged by the collision caused BY the gale
bringing the vessels together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

BTDDEFORD, Feb. 27.
At meeting of the Biddeford & Saco
Horse railroad compsny last evening the
subscription committee reported that the
local subscriptions were two hundred shares
at fifty dollars each. 1t will require SIS, 900
to construct the road or 800, 900 if extended
to Old Orchard. Communications will be
made to parties in Boston, New York, Fall
River and other cities, with view of nego-
tiating to dispose of the balance of the stock.
Several representatives, of the local company
will visit Augusta Wednesday to attend the
hearing of the legislature on the petition to
amend the charter to extend the line to Old
Orchard. 1t is understood that the Boston &
Maine will oppose the petition.
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Bridging Lake NaraaocOok.
WINTHROP, Feb. 2G

WINTHROP, Feb. 26.
The Maine Central railroad company pro-
Maran0co0k near the famous excursion
grounds, to supplant the old wooden structure
now there. Operations have already begun.
track has been laid from the main line to
Woods gravel pit where steam shovel will
be put in operation, next week. The bridge
is to consist of an iron span, fifty feet, the
remainder to be made of earth, making the
entire structure six hundred and twenty feet.
This will supply long felt need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

After the conclusion of the match while
the referee was announcing the result, panic
was created by the floor under the reporters
stand giving way with a crash. The thou
sands of people present made a rush for the
exit, and persons were injured in the jam,
but not serious,
Referee Watson said that the money to be
divided amounted to about $1,000 and that it
would be given to the winners on Monday
The championship belt will be given to Vint
on Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
ACCIDENT ON THE RAIL.
The Cars Catch Fire and Burn-Fonr
Persons Burned to Death.
NEEDLES, CAL, Feb. 27.

NEEDLES, CAL, Feb. p.
The east bound Atlantic and Pacific rail-
road passenger train, due here at $40 this
evening. ran into bridge four miles west OF
here. The engine, baggage, mail and ex-
press cars caught fire and were destroyed:
Z. l.. Gilbert, brakeman, two Indians and
a tramp were burned to death Engineer +.
Hodpdon is not expected to live. E. L.
P;nnin. mail agent, and J. X. Dickinson are
seriously hurt. DIR. M. J. Chase of Gales
bury. His, was bruised about the head and
w Martin of Quincy, Ills, had one leg in
iured. Very little express. baggage or mail
was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
Trying to Beat Cummings.

BANGOR, Feb. 26.
There is a movement to preveut Mr.. Cum
mings, the postmaster just appointed, from
getting a commission. A strong remon-
STRANGE will be sent to President Cleveland
by some of our leading business men. Cum
miDgs has gone to Washington to look after
his coast defences. 1t is SAID that sX-Mayor
Bass has swung around for Cummings.
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London socialists.

LONDON, Feb. 27.
The parade of the socialists to St. Paul St.
this afternoon attracted crowds Of people and
the cathedral was crammed. The archdeacon
preached from Proverbs Xxx, IL, 2, THE rich
and poor meet together. the Lord is the
Maker of them ALL" In the evening con-
fict occurred between the police and body
of socialists who were returning to their
homes. The affair was not of 3 serious na-
turo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
Schooner Bought.

RoCKLAND, Feb. &c.
A. c. Gay & Co. and other Rockland par
ties have bought schooner Martha Inns of j.
B. & W. p. Lsmper of Lynn, Mass, paying
S4,75O therefor. The schooner is a two
master center board, 258 tons. built at
Smyrna, Del in 1870. CAPT. A. G. Hunt of
Rockland will command her.
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Lively Riot.

DUBLIN, Feb. 27.
A riot occurred at Ross yesterday. Dur.
ing the trouble body Of 100 policemen
charged with batons and bsyonets upon the
mob, which Numbered fully 500. The crowd
used stones for missiles and many persons
were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28
The NARROWER.

BosroN, Feb. %.
Can. Paine, the owner of the famous
Yacht Mayhower, has pla ced her in the hands
n Architect Burgess. her designer, and it is
hi, intention to ssnd her to England to COM
nete With the Arrow for the Queen's cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

ST. LOUIS, FeD. Il.
NJ Fl. Phelan, U. 5. consul general at
Halifax, who returned home three days ago
on Wis it, is seriously ill. His health has
been bad for three months and the severe
strain to which he was put by the fisheries
troubles seems to have resulted disastrous
ly. Since his return he has been subject to
fits OF faintiug, and today has been either
delirious or unconscious. His physician SAYS
his brain is affected and his condition criti-
na1
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Sudden Death.
YARMOUTH, Feb. 27

YARMOUTH, Feb. u.
Edward J. Stubbs. of the firm of Hutch
ins & Stubbs, shipbuilders, died suddenly
this morning, aged So. He has filled with
credit many positions of public honor and
trust, and was select man at the time of his
death. He leaves a widow and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

The following communication was received
from the Secretary of State; and on motion
of Mr.. Manley of Augusta it was tabled and
ordered printed -
STATE OF MAINE,
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
AUGUSTA, Feb. 20, 1887
To the President of the Senate and Speaker
OF the House of Representatives,
GENTLsMEN - In accordance with the
requirement of Section of Chapter Revised
Statutes, have the honor to notify you that
the public and private acts list of the titles
of which is herewith appended, have been
approved by the Governor.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
ORAMASDAL SMITH,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

Organic weakness or loss OF
power in either sex, however induced, speed
lily and permanently cured. Enclose 10
cents in stamps for book Of particulars.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo. NY feb28M&T&w1wnr
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BE Your Own DoctorS

1t won't cost you enc half - mach. Do
not delay. Send three two cent stamps for
postage, and We will send you DR.. Kauf-
mann's great work, hne colored plates from
life, on disease, its causes and home cure.
Address A. P. Ordway Z Co., Boston, Mass.
naf1d&vlt
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HOlTSR.
SATURDAY., Feb. 26th.

SATURDAY., Feb. 96th.
Met according to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. MIR. Fuller of Augusta.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con
currenee.
Bill an act to incorporate the Midway, Mt.
Kstahdin and Patten Railroad Company,
came from the Senate amended by striking
from the list of corporators the names "a.
l.. Lumbert" and "F. A. Powers" and insert
ing in lieu thereof the names rs. H. Blake"
and IN. G. Aver, and passed to be engrosssd.
The amendment was adopted and the bill
passed to be engrossed in concurrence.
Bill an act creating lien on last blocks
came from the Senate, amended by adding
sec. 2 Sec. AZ of chap. 81 of the revised
statutes is made applicable to all suits
brought to enforce the foregoing liens; and
passed to be engrossed
The amendment was adopted, and the bill
passed to be engrossed in concurrence
Subsequently the vote passing the bill 10
be eDgrossed was re-cOnsidered, and the bill
tabled tor printing on motion of Mr.. Smith
of Mapleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-28

New YORK. Feb. 27.
The physicians attending Carl Schurz, who
fractured his hip Saturday, tonight declared
his condition quite satisfactory. He 10 in no
danger.
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Observation-Disclosures.
Vint Takes First Money and Hart
Second.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.
There was wild, cheering crowd at the
Elite rink last evening, when the great race
was concluded. They would have carried
the diminutive shoemaker from the track to
his home had they been allowed to. and each
of the five men who made the 500 miles nee
essary to entitle them to a share in the di-
vision of cash would have been similarly
treated by their friends, The score at the
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An EmbeZZlsr Arrested.

BosToN, Feb. 27.
Ezra T. J. Wilton, late paymaster OF the
Knickerbocker Ice Co. at Boothbay, Maine,
wa. arrested today in Newton upoR charge
of embe zzling S2400 from the company.
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REPORTS or COMMITTEES.

The following reports were presented,
read and accepted; bills and resolves or
dered printed under joint rule
Mr. Allen of Alfred, from the York Coun-
ty delegation, reported, on petition, resolve
authorizing the county of York to procure
money on loan.
Mr. Clifford of Auburn, from the Committee
on fisheries and Game, reported, on petition,
bill an act to amend section 81, chapter 40,
revised statutes, relating to fish ways.
The following reports were read and ac-
cepted; bills and resolves read and assigned /:
Mr.. Kicker Of WATERFORD, from the Com
mittee on Banks and Banking, reported ought
to pass on bill an act to amend chapter 203,
private laws OF 1888, incorporating the Port
land Trust Company.
Also reported ought to pass, in new draft,
on bill an act to incorporate the Limerick
Loan and Trust Company.
Mr.. Fogg OF Portland, from same commit
tee, reported ought to pass on bill an act to
incorporate the Bar Harbor Trust and Bank
ing Company.
| Mr.. woodman of westbrook, from same
committee, reported same on bill an act to
| incorporate the Westbrook Trust Co.
| Also reported. on petition, bill an act to
| incorporate the Cornish Savings Bank.
| Also reported ought to pass on bill an act to
incorporate the Bangor Loan and Trust Co.
of Bangor, Ne.
Mr.. Randall of Augusta, from the Commit
tee on Interior Waters, reported, on petition,
bill an act to incorporate the Mousam River
Middle Branch Dam Co.
Mr.. Hunter Of Strong, from the Commit
CONTINUED 81 second pass.)
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By TELEGRAPH.
EAThER HkrtsE1.
Indications for the Neg, u ,sou-s.

War Department,
once of the Chief Signal OToe-,
"ashington' p. c., Feb. 28-i :. ".
For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
0'oier' ialr weather; westerly winds; north-
west signals continue from Norfolk Section
to Eastpor,.
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Bill an act relating to the fees Of the
sheriff of the county Of Oxford.
Bill an act to prohibit the taking of fish
from Davis and Norton Brooks in the town
Of Shapleigh.
Bill an act to prohibit the taking of fish
from Great Watchie Pond in the town of
Standish.
Bill an act to legalize the doings of the
town of North Haven, in leasing its fishing
privilege for a term of years.
Bill an act authorizing the Fish and
Game Commissioners to stock Lermond's
and Alfred's Ponds and prohibit taking Of
land-locked salmon and trout in said ponds,
during the term of five years.
Bill an act to incorporate the Fryeburg
Horse Railroad Company.
Bill an act to extend the franchise of the
Desha Lumber and Planting Company.
Bill an act to incorporate the Saco Driving
Park Association.
Bill an act to incorporate the Union Gas
Company.
Bill an act to amend an act Of the
legislature Of 1883, Incorporating the city Of
Watsrvills.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-15

Arrasene zephyrs, as their name indi-
Gates, resemble the arrasene embroidery.
They are fine wash fabrics, with what
seem to be braided lines or stripes in ex-
ceedingly stylish, but quiet and lady-like
designs, partly on grounds Of solid color,
dark and light shade but a prominent
feature in this line of goods is the ground
work of thread and thread, or fil-a-fil,
sometimes called pin-head checks these
are OF kind Of gray, in tones of black,
brown, gray, blue and cardinal, rather
after the London and Paris styles de-
veloped late last season.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-15

At Dion, recently, mesmerist, NJ
Torcy, accompanied by his subject, a
cataleptie young person named Mi. Lu-
cha, entered a cage of lions in Signor
Saliva smenagerie The animals seemed
at first quite Supplied on seeing strange
persons before them, but they soon be-
gan to show their molar broadsides and
to prepare for action. M. Torcy lost no
time and having sent MI. Lucia into a
magnetic trance ne told her to fix her
gaze upon the beasts, and to place her
arms before them, which she did with
perfect impunity. She was then plunged
into cataleptic fit, her body was stiff
ened and her feet and legs fastened to
two stools. The animals. goaded by the
keepers, and by vigorous thrustS from
NJ. Torcy's sticks, were made to jump
several times over the young woman's
body. This exercise was continued I'M
til the audience, wound up to the highest
pitch of terror and excitement, owing to
the omlnous growing OF the 1nfuriated
lions, cried out 'Enongh"
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-15

Arson D. F. Randolph & Co., have
recently issued two new volumes of the
works of Mrs. Margaret Preston, the
popular Southern poet, and author of
"Beechenbrook the sweetest, most
pathetic poem OF the war ever written
New songs and Old'' Cartoons etc.
The present volumes are ''For Loves
sake, poems OF faith and comfort" which
fully n aintains her reputation as a poet,
and "A handful of Monographs which
is group of travel pictures and Incl
dents, proving that her genius is not
limited by poetical verse. She has still
another volume of poems, now in the
hands of a Boston publisher, which it is
thought will be the most popular of all
her works. 1t will make its appearance
in the Spring.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-15

For evening cloaks long garments are
liked with short dresses, covering them
completely, while for trained skirts these
elegant wraps have the back short. leav-
ing the train free, while the fronts are
long, reaching to the foot, and on these
fronts the trimming is most elaborate
embroidery. Plush of rich and becom-
ing color is the favorite fabric for these
cloaks, and the warm Innings is Of the
white Chinese or Thibet lamb with long
crinkled fleece, luxuriously warm, and
OF Immaculate whiteness so desirable
next to the dainty toilette. Chinchilla
Innings are used inside red plush cloaks.
and the creamy, fluffy badger-skins are
an inner facing in golden brown plush
wraps that are richly wrought with gilt
and beads, and edged with fringe of
the same.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-15

"A luxurious winter outfit for delicate
little girls can be made up entirely Of
wooden goods, dresses, cloaks, and bon
nets, thus avoid danger of contracting
cold by wearing different materials.
Thus cloak for general wear can be
made of the heavy checked or blocked
English cloth in blue and brown shades.
with short waist, doubl- breasted. fast
ened by two rows Of large blue velvet
buttons, and nearly covered by round
cape of the cloth, a blue velvet collar.
and girdle of blue and brown pass
ementerie the gathered skirt of such
cloak is SO full that a whole breadth of
the widest cloth is put in it, A dress
cloak is similarly made OF white cloth
with bourette stripes, and trimmed with
brown fur as a collar and cuffs, and two
great buttons of fur to define the waist
in the back high-crowned cap-bonnet
is made Of the cloth, with brown fur edg-
ing the brim, and high white ribbon
bow in front.